FilterStream V2100 C L E A N I N G T I P Sm A I N T E N A N C E, C A R P E T C L E A N U P S

C L E A N I N G T I P SM A I N T E N A N C E

Your DirtTamer™ V2100 vacuum will be more effective at cleaning up spills if you adhere to the following procedures:

C A R P E T C L E A N U P S

1.Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible.

2.For oily spills, work some low sudsing carpet shampoo into the area according to the directions on the shampoo container (do not use solvent based cleaners). Vacuum up shampoo and spill residue, then proceed to step #3 below.

For water soluble spills, dampen the spill area using a spray bottle of cold, clean water. Be careful not to saturate the carpet.

3.Work water into the nap of the carpet.

4.Vacuum up water and spill residue.

5.Repeat the above procedure if necessary.

6.Cover the cleaned spill area with several layers of paper towels or a terry cloth towel. Step on the towels several times to soak up the moisture.

7.Brush up the nap of the carpet.

U P H O L S T E R Y C L E A N U P S

1.Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible.

2.Follow your furniture manufacturer’s instructions for spot cleaning upholstery.

Note: Never use flammable cleaners with your vacuum.

EMPTYING/CLEANING PRE-FILTER AND BOWL

Liquids, dirt and debris (wet and dry) picked up by

your vacuum will collect in the Pre-Filter and Bowl.
To empty/clean these parts,	a
please follow these steps:

(a)Holding the Bowl with

one hand and the
Handle/Housing with the
other, depress the Bowl
Latch and swing the Bowl
away from the
Handle/Housing.
(b) While holding the Bowl in
one hand, remove the	b
Pre-Filter with your other

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